Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (2015)
Anime series · 13 episodes · A-1 Pictures · directed by Kanta Kamei
ComedyRomanceSlice of Life
A-1 Pictures’ 2015 series, directed by Kanta Kamei, Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend is a comedy, romance, and slice-of-life anime. It follows otaku Tomoya Aki as he attempts to create a dating sim, recruiting a diverse group of girls, including the unassuming Megumi Kato, to form his development circle. The series explores themes of otaku culture, software development, and a heterosexual female harem.
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The story
Tomoya Aki, a high school otaku, dedicates his free time to part-time work, funding his collection of Blu-rays. His life takes an unexpected turn when he has a memorable encounter with Megumi Kato, a girl he finds remarkably beautiful. This meeting sparks Tomoya's ambition to create a dating simulation game, envisioning Megumi as his ideal heroine.
To realize his vision, Tomoya assembles a development circle, drawing in other talented girls. Among them are Eriri Spencer Sawamura, his childhood friend who is a gifted artist, and Utaha Kasumigaoka, a brilliant and composed literary genius. The series follows their journey as this small, independent group navigates the challenges of game development, aiming to present their creation at conventions like Comiket, all while Tomoya manages the complex relationships within his burgeoning female harem.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Director
- Kanta Kamei
- Story
- Fumiaki Maruto
- Character design
- Tomoaki Takase
- Animation
- Tomoaki Takase
- Music
- Hajime Hyakkoku
- Voice
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Tomoya Aki
- Voice
- Kiyono Yasuno as Megumi Katou
- Voice
- Saori Oonishi as Eriri Sawamura
- Voice
- Ai Kayano as Utaha Kasumigaoka
Where to watch Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
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Questions about Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
Who made Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (2015) was animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Kanta Kamei.
Where can I watch Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, Bilibili TV list Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend. Availability changes by country.
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